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Study Guide: General Computing Concepts
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Outline

I. A. Overview of module

B. Characteristics of Computers
    1. Classification of Computers
    2. Speed
    3. Reliability
    4. Storage Capacity

II. Computer Components

A. Hardware

1. Central Processing Unit
2. Peripherals

Input Devices
Output Devices

3. Secondary Storage

B. Software

1. Productivity Software

a. Word Processors
b. Spreadsheets
c. Database Management
d. Presentation Graphics
e. Communication Software
f. Internet Browsers

2. Operating Systems

a. Types of Operating Systems
b. Multi-tasking
c. GUIs

III. Computer Network Concepts

A. Methods of Telecommunication

B. Networks

1. Wide Area Networks
2. Local Area Networks
3. Transmission vehicles

a. Bridges
b. Hub and Routers

C. E-mail

D. Components of the Internet

1. Internet vs. World Wide Web
2. URLs
3. Browsers
4. FTP servers

 
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